United States Public Holidays
United States observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
United States observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for United States by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in United States.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Feb 12 | Thursday | Lincoln's Birthday |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Presidents Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 8 | Friday | Truman Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Jul 3 | Friday | Independence Day |
| Sep 7 | Monday | Labour Day |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day |
| Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in the United States
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for the United States by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our United States listing includes widely observed federal holidays and other dated public entries in our dataset, including some state or regional observances. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 United States calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Presidents Day, Good Friday, Veterans Day, Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Lincoln's Birthday, and Truman Day. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year and is often used for short breaks after the winter holiday period.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — 19 January 2026. A federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., often used for long-weekend plans.
- Memorial Day — 25 May 2026. Honors fallen service members and commonly marks the start of the summer travel season.
- Juneteenth National Independence Day — 19 June 2026. Commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is observed as a federal public holiday.
- Independence Day — 3 July 2026 in our calendar (observed substitute date). Celebrates U.S. independence; many workers take time off around this week.
- Labour Day — 7 September 2026. A late-summer federal holiday often used for travel and end-of-summer events.
- Thanksgiving Day — 26 November 2026. A major late-autumn holiday often tied to travel and extended time off.
- Christmas Day — 25 December 2026. The main year-end public holiday for many households and workplaces.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Winter and spring: Early-year federal holidays can create three-day weekends. Check your chosen year calendar for exact dates.
- Late spring and summer: Memorial Day, Independence Day week, and late-summer public holidays often drive travel demand and staffing changes. Compare months on a year calendar before booking.
- Fall: Thanksgiving week commonly creates extended time-off patterns for travel and retail schedules.
- Year-end: Christmas-period public holidays often create extended breaks. Substitute or observed dates may apply when holidays fall on a weekend—confirm on the year view.
Plan Your Year Around US Holidays
View United States holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.